A1 Journal article (refereed)
Key advantages of the leverage points perspective to shape human-nature relations (2021)


Riechers, M., Loos, J., Balázsi, Á., García-Llorente, M., Bieling, C., Burgos-Ayala, A., Chakroun, L., Mattijssen, T. J., Muhr, M. M., Pérez-Ramírez, I., Raatikainen, K. J., Rana, S., Richardson, M., Rosengren, L., & West, S. (2021). Key advantages of the leverage points perspective to shape human-nature relations. Ecosystems and People, 17(1), 205-214. https://doi.org/10.1080/26395916.2021.1912829


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All authors or editorsRiechers, Maraja; Loos, Jacqueline; Balázsi, Ágnes; García-Llorente, Marina; Bieling, Claudia; Burgos-Ayala, Aracely; Chakroun, Leila; Mattijssen, Thomas J.M.; Muhr, Maximilian M.; Pérez-Ramírez, Irene; et al.

Journal or seriesEcosystems and People

ISSN2639-5908

eISSN2639-5916

Publication year2021

Publication date01/01/2021

Volume17

Issue number1

Pages range205-214

PublisherTaylor & Francis

Publication countryUnited Kingdom

Publication languageEnglish

DOIhttps://doi.org/10.1080/26395916.2021.1912829

Publication open accessOpenly available

Publication channel open accessOpen Access channel

Publication is parallel published (JYX)https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/75285


Abstract

This perspective paper synthesises the special issue ‘Human-nature connectedness as a leverage point for sustainability transformation’. Based on the articles in this special issue, we aim to foster the operationalisation of the leverage points perspective to shape human-nature relations to enable sustainability transformations. Specifically, we draw on four key advantages of the leverage points perspective: (i) the explicit recognition of deep leverage points; (ii) the ability to examine the interactions between shallow and deep system changes; (iii) the combination of causal and teleological modes of research; and (iv) the ability to function as a methodological boundary object. The contributions to this special issue revealed three deep leverage points addressing paradigm shifts in research and beyond: relational thinking and values, stewardship philosophy and shifting the economic growth paradigm to focus on human well-being. We highlight interlinkages between leverage points to further strengthen the transformative potential of interventions that aim at triggering shifts in our understanding about human-nature relations. Further, we show a way to bridge causal and teleological approaches by envisioning desired futures. Lastly, we emphasise the potential of arts-based methodologies, including participatory, transdisciplinary research to foster sustainability transformation and how this can be combined within the leverage points perspective.


Keywordsrelation to naturesustainable developmentsocietal changeresearch methodsmultidisciplinary researchparticipatory research

Free keywordsHuman-nature connectedness; milieu; relational turn; relational values; stewardship; transformative change


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Ministry reportingYes

VIRTA submission year2021

JUFO rating1


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